Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in Nigeria
Nigeria: Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in Nigeria, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in thousands per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Nigeria stood at 0 thousands per US$ of GDP.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.4% on the previous year and up 111.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Nigeria peaked at 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0 thousands per US$ of GDP, in 2019.
That places Nigeria 27th out of 211 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | thousands per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +39.9% |
| 1972 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -23.4% |
| 1973 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -17.0% |
| 1974 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -37.4% |
| 1975 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 1976 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -21.3% |
| 1977 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 1979 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -20.3% |
| 1980 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -24.1% |
| 1981 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -59.7% |
| 1982 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +18.7% |
| 1983 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +51.5% |
| 1984 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +35.1% |
| 1985 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 1986 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +38.3% |
| 1987 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 1988 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +9.0% |
| 1989 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +15.9% |
| 1990 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -16.3% |
| 1991 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 1992 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +17.3% |
| 1993 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 1994 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -27.6% |
| 1995 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -41.4% |
| 1996 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -22.1% |
| 1997 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 1998 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 1999 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +279.1% |
| 2000 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.2% |
| 2001 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -20.5% |
| 2003 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2004 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -20.7% |
| 2005 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -20.5% |
| 2006 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -24.3% |
| 2007 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -11.9% |
| 2008 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -15.7% |
| 2009 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +18.3% |
| 2010 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -17.3% |
| 2011 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 2012 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 2013 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 2014 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 2015 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +19.5% |
| 2016 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +24.9% |
| 2017 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +10.4% |
| 2018 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -35.5% |
| 2020 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +14.1% |
| 2021 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +35.6% |
| 2024 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +97.3% |
| 2025 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -11.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More population data for Nigeria
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0306 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0306 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1509 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 377,460 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.22 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5063 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.023 (2100)
- Population density 523.46 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 32.05 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Nigeria?
- Total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Nigeria was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1971.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2019.
- How does Nigeria rank for total population (thousands), per unit of gdp?
- Nigeria ranks 27th out of 211 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 111.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total population (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.